Tensions Erupt in French Parliament Over Accusations of Antisemitism

Rassemblement National MP Frédéric Falcon faces backlash after calling LFI's Ersilia Soudais an 'antisemite notoire' during heated debates.

During a parliamentary session on February 6, RN MP Frédéric Falcon accused LFI MP Ersilia Soudais of being an 'antisemite notoire,' sparking outrage from left-wing deputies.
The accusation followed Soudais' complaint of harassment during her speeches, with Falcon justifying his comment by referencing her critical stance on Israel's actions in Gaza.
The session was briefly suspended after LFI MPs demanded severe sanctions against Falcon, citing the insult as unacceptable and harmful.
Vice-president of the Assembly, Roland Lescure, labeled Falcon's remarks 'unacceptable' and referred the matter to the Assembly's Bureau for potential disciplinary action.
The incident has intensified tensions in the Assembly, with broader debates marked by interruptions, heated exchanges, and ongoing partisan divides.